[thenovices]

Hey guys,

I'm going to be starting this course in a few weeks with the following course description:

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Advanced topics in C++ including: preferred practices and styles, templates, manipulators, exceptions, garbage collection, container design, multiple inheritance, namespaces and analysis of design, and implementation for efficiency and maintainability.

I will admit that I am a little weak with C++ at the moment, but I am a fast learner and already have a solid foundation in Java programming. I'm looking for a good book that will help me catch up to speed before the course starts. I really like the Thinking in Java books by Bruce Eckel, so I took a look at Thinking in C++. Apparently the last book was published in 2003, so I'm a little worried that its outdated.

I'd appreciate it if someone could recommend me a decent book to learn C++. Thanks!

[MorphiusFaydal]

thenovices, on 6 Sep, 2008 - 01:40 PM, said:

Hey guys,

I'm going to be starting this course in a few weeks with the following course description:

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Advanced topics in C++ including: preferred practices and styles, templates, manipulators, exceptions, garbage collection, container design, multiple inheritance, namespaces and analysis of design, and implementation for efficiency and maintainability.

I will admit that I am a little weak with C++ at the moment, but I am a fast learner and already have a solid foundation in Java programming. I'm looking for a good book that will help me catch up to speed before the course starts. I really like the Thinking in Java books by Bruce Eckel, so I took a look at Thinking in C++. Apparently the last book was published in 2003, so I'm a little worried that its outdated.

I'd appreciate it if someone could recommend me a decent book to learn C++. Thanks!

Thinking in C++ should be fully up to date. The latest standard was formalized in 1998, with an update in 2003. They are working on a new, larger update, but it's not expected until next year (2009) sometime. The 2003 update would have a minimal effect on your class. Reading Thinking in C++ would be a good way to bring yourself up to speed on the covered topics.

[thenovices]

alright, thanks a lot for that information! I did some research and it looks like Effective C++ (3rd ed.) is also a well-known book. Would that also be a good book to study alongside Thinking in C++?

[MorphiusFaydal]

I don't know. I don't have any experience with that particular book.

[born2c0de]

I remember reading a book by Herbert Schmidt that discussed Garbage Collection.
I think it's Effective C++.

[AmitTheInfinity]

Did you meant : C++: The Complete Reference by Herbert Schildt? It is nice and easy book for beginners

and Effective C++ was by Scott Meyers [both versions "effective" and "more effective"]. This is a very good book but might be bit heavy for beginners.

I love Thinking in C++, I started my C++ study with it, it's a really nice book.

[homemade-jam]

Accelerated C++ gets you going nice and quick, otherwise - exceptional C++ is a pretty exceptional book

[gothik12]

You can also look through "C++ Time Saving Techniques for Dummies" (Matthew Telles)

Good luck!

[KYA]

Get Bjarne's book--excellent

The C++ Programming Language 3rd edition

[MorphiusFaydal]

KYA, on 8 Sep, 2008 - 02:59 PM, said:

Get Bjarne's book--excellent

The C++ Programming Language 3rd edition

Is it any good? I've heard differing opinions on it....

[gabehabe]

For a beginner, it's terrible.

It uses pretty advanced wording. I actually think it's better as a reference than to learn from.

[FutureEngineer]

I used C++ Primer, Fourth Edition and found it to be quite good. It has many exercises throughout which may be more towards your learning style rather than just studying the text.

[KYA]

MorphiusFaydal, on 8 Sep, 2008 - 02:19 PM, said:

KYA, on 8 Sep, 2008 - 02:59 PM, said:

Get Bjarne's book--excellent

The C++ Programming Language 3rd edition

Is it any good? I've heard differing opinions on it....

I like it so far.

disclaimer: I'm not entirely finished with it.

[MorphiusFaydal]

gabehabe, on 8 Sep, 2008 - 04:32 PM, said:

For a beginner, it's terrible.

It uses pretty advanced wording. I actually think it's better as a reference than to learn from.

But for someone who has a basic understanding of C++? Like me?

[skaoth]

C++ Coding Standards: 101 Rules, Guidelines, and Best Practices. By Herb Sutter and and Andrei Alexandrescu